January Thaw

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In spite of the bitter cold that we've all been complaining about, once again this month we are experiencing a January thaw and it feels so nice! What also felt nice this week was being able to cut back on my miles a bit. Who doesn't love a cut back week? I also enjoyed some CrossFit and yoga and lunch with Marcia where we caught up on life and all things running and blogging.

Before the thaw, there were some really cold temperatures to endure.

Glad I don't have to worry about that!

While it's always fun to be that crazy cold weather runner, I was starting to grow tired of my winter ninja getup. My fleece lined tights felt snug and I just couldn't move the way I liked. My Thermoball jacket keeps the heat in but man does it make me sweat! It's kind of weird to be so cold and have sweat running down my face. The toe warmers were burning the bottoms of my feet. Waaa, waaa, waaa. I whined quite a bit this week! But the temperatures gradually got warmer and the layers started to peel off.

Wednesday's cold but very pretty 6 miler.

Thursday's wind chill was above zero! No ninja! 

Saturday, Steph, who was finally recovered from the flu, wanted to join me for my long run. I originally had 10-12 on the plan, but she didn't think she could go that far, so we did about 7.5. What are friends for if not to cut the miles on a long run? I actually haven't been feeling that well this week--I am having a minor flare of RA symptoms and have been somewhat fatigued, so a cutback week was just the thing. So was the company of a good running buddy.

Sunday's solo run was a test of fortitude as I fought some nausea. Fortunately, I was able to push through my 5 miles without anything eventful happening.

No ninja face mask, no Thermoball, no fleece tights!

CrossFit was an absolute blast this week. Sammy Jo kept it interesting for me. On Monday, I told her how wrecked I was from my 10 miler the day before, so instead of the Tabata she had planned, I did a "push/pull" workout which I enjoyed immensely! I also carried a 50# ball around between activities. 

Because who wouldn't want to carry around a 50# ball?

On Thursday, we did strength.  Did I mention strength? It's as heavy as it looks.

I also did yoga at home, using videos from YouTube. I've been needing recovery and restorative yoga. Also all those vinyasas I'm used to doing really paid off at CrossFit this week when Sammy Jo had me do "T-rex pushups"! Yogis will recognize these as chaturanga! How long can you hold it? Try it and tell me how you did in the comments.

Make sure your elbows are hugging your sides.

Overall, it's been a good week. I'm hoping this RA flare goes away without me needing to start steroids. Fingers crossed!

How was your week? Are you thawing out? Did you get some good miles in? Did you try the T-Rex pushups? How long can you hold them?

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